HOW TO MAKE YOUR APPLICATION
Thank you for expressing an interest in applying for a specialty training post. Please read these
guidelines before submitting your application.
A fully complete application includes:
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Your online Application Form
The Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (online)
Supporting Documents as required (uploaded in scanned electronic format to Application
Form):
- GDC registration certificate and renewal or eligibility
- Qualification certificates
- Proof of Identity (details below)
- Proof of Address (details below)
- Driving Licence or declaration of willingness to travel
- Immigration documentation including visa stamps
- ORE/IRE
- Proof of English Language competency
You must submit a fully completed Application Form and accompanying documentation. Failure to
complete the form or failure to include relevant information in the application and immigration
documentation as requested ,may lead to your application being withdrawn.
THE CLOSING DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS: 20th December 2013
Candidates successfully shortlisted will be invited to interview in early 2014, for interviews on 24
January 2014 (Edinburgh venue). Please note that references will be requested post-interview.
Please ensure that your chosen referees will be available during this time.
Proof of Identity documentation
Information is requested on immigration status to ensure that all applicants are eligible to work in
the UK prior to commencement of the training programme. This information will not be used in the
recruitment and selection process, it will be retained separately by the Dental Recruitment team and
will be referred to only when appointments are made.
ALL candidates (irrespective of whether you are a UK national or not) are required to submit proof of
identity and immigration status by the closing date for applications to the Scheme or Programme
they are applying to.
Proof of Identity:
All applicants are required to submit either:
• one copy of photographic ID and two copies of confirmation of address ID
OR
• two copies of ID (one photographic required) and one copy of confirmation of address ID.
Please note, at least one copy of ID must be photographic. All applicants must provide a copy of their
passport (front cover and any page covering holder’s personal details and the stamped visa – if
applicable).
If you are invited to interview, you will be required to bring with you to the interview, originals of
the documents (proof of Identity and Immigration status) you have provided at the application stage
and these will be checked against the copies you submitted with your application.
How to send us your Documents
You are required to upload documents via the NES Portal along with your online application.
If you are unable to upload your documents on-line, please contact us immediately on
[email protected]
List of Acceptable ID Documents
PIN Guidelines (Safe pre and post employment checks) Policy for NHS Scotland December 2010)
Photographic ID:
• Valid Passport – any nationality (essential)
• UK photo card driver’s license
• National ID card and / or other documentation relating to Immigration status and permission to
work
Acceptable Confirmation of address ID:
• Utility bill – mobile not acceptable
• Bank statement
• Local authority bill for the current year*
• Current UK driver’s license (if not used for other form of ID)
• Current benefit book or card from DWP
• Mortgage statement from recognised lender*
• Local council rent card or tenancy agreement*
• Confirmation from electoral register search*
• Court order*
*must be within the last six months (unless there is good reason not to be) and must contain the
name and address of the applicant
Acceptable Non-Photographic ID:
• Marriage / civil partnership certificate
• Full UK birth certificate – issued within 6 wks of birth
• Current full driving licence (old version) provisional not acceptable
• Residence permit issued by Home Office to EU Nationals on inspection of own country passport
• Adoption certificate
• Divorce or annulment papers
• Police registration document
• Certificate of employment in HM Forces
• Most recent tax notification from HM Revenue and Customs (formerly IRD)
• Current benefit book or card, or original notification letter from the DWP confirming legal right to
benefit
• Current firearms certificate
• Application Registration Card (ARC) issued to people seeking asylum in the UK (or previously issued
standard acknowledgement letters, SAL1 or SAL2 forms)
• GV3 forms issued to people who want to travel in the UK without valid travel documents
• Home Office letter IS KOS EX or SOS EX2
• Building industry sub-contractor’s certificate issued by HM Revenue and Customers (formerly IRD)
When appointing someone who has recently left school or further education, in addition to
photographic personal ID, the following three documents can be requested as sufficient proof of
their identity:
• Full UK birth certificate – issued within six weeks of birth
• NI number or proof of issue of an NI number
• Certificate of education qualifications (certificates should be originals from the school/ university /
awarding body)
If no acceptable photographic documentation is available the candidate must:
• Provide two forms of non-photographic ID (as per above)
• provide two documents confirming their address (as per above)
• All 4 documents must be from a different source
• Provide a passport sized photo, endorsed by a ‘person of standing’ in the community who has
known the candidate for at least 3 years
• Provide a signed statement from the person endorsing the photograph indicating how long they
have known the candidate
• Employers must check the signature on both the photograph and the letter and that it contains a
legible name, address and telephone number
• A copy must be taken and kept on file. Copies must be signed and dated by the person taking the
copy
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB DETAILS
JOB TITLE
DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION
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Post CCST Development Post – Paediatric Dentistry
Edinburgh Dental Institute
Outline of the post
This post is based primarily at the Edinburgh Dental Institute (EDI) and the Royal Hospital for Sick
Children, Edinburgh (RHSC). It offers the appointee the opportunity to undertake a two year (WTE)
training period in the speciality in preparation for the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship1.
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Entry requirements
A committee including representatives of the Postgraduate Dental Dean, the Specialty Training
Committee, the Edinburgh Dental Institute and University of Edinburgh, and a Scottish Academy
External Advisor will recommend the appointment of the trainee.
Candidates must hold a registerable dental degree (BDS or Equivalent), together with appropriate
postgraduate experience outlined in the Personal Specification. Primary consideration will be given to
suitably qualified UK or EEA nationals, and any one requiring a work permit will only be considered if no
such candidates apply.
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Location of duties
3.1 Edinburgh Dental Institute
The Dental Institute opened in November 1997. Located in excellent premises on the second, third and
fourth floors of the Lauriston Building, Lauriston Place, its central location within Edinburgh is readily
accessible by train, bus and car, being 15 minutes walk from Princes Street and ten minutes walk from
RHSC. It provides all aspects of specialist dental treatment, in an environment of postgraduate
education and research1, for NHS Lothian and the University. Professor Angus Walls is the Clinical and
Postgraduate Dental Director of the Institute.
Working in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland (NES), the Institute also provides Longitudinal
Dental Foundation Training and Continuing Professional Development for all members of the dental
team in South East Scotland through the Edinburgh Dental Education Centre (EDEC) which is also
located in the Lauriston Building.
The Institute hosts a Dental Care Professionals School which provides training for Dental Therapists (as
a 4-year BSc Hons in Oral Health Science through the University of Edinburgh), Clinical Dental
Technicians, Dental Nurses and Orthodontic Nurses and Orthodontic Therapists.
The main departments are:
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Orthodontics
Paediatric Dentistry
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
Restorative Dentistry
Close collaboration exists between all Departments. The Department of Paediatric Dentistry has 14
chairs and three closed surgeries, the latter being equipped for inhalation sedation.
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3.2 Royal Hospital for Sick Children
This is a 141 bedded hospital providing general and specialty services for children on both a local and
national basis. It acts as a local paediatric referral centre for the children of Edinburgh and surrounding
areas, and as a tertiary referral centre for intensive care patients; gastroenterology, hepatology and
nutrition; respiratory medicine; endocrinology; cardiology; nephrology; neurology; oncology;
haematology; neonatal surgery; plastic and cleft surgery; orthopaedic and spinal surgery; neurosurgery;
urological surgery and general surgery. There is a large community paediatric service, which takes the
lead in Child Protection. Cardiology and nephrology services are provided in conjunction with the Royal
Hospital for Sick Children in Yorkhill, Glasgow. The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit is part of the Scottish
Paediatric retrieval Service, and receives patients from all of Scotland.
The Dental Unit at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children was refurbished in 2003 and includes two modern
dental chairs with facilities for taking intra-oral radiographs and providing treatment under inhalation
sedation. The Dental Office is situated across the corridor from the Unit.
3.3 Management structure
NHS Lothian was created on 1 April 2004 following dissolution of 3 Trusts; Lothian University Hospitals
Trust, Lothian Primary Care Trust and West Lothian Trust. Mr Tim Davidson is Chief Executive and Dr
David Farquharson is Medical Director.
NHS Lothian serves a population of 800,000 and has two operating divisions, the University Hospitals
Division and the Primary Care Organisation.
The University Hospitals Division provides a full range of secondary and tertiary clinical services to the
populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. The Division is one of the major
teaching centres in the United Kingdom.
In addition to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children and the Edinburgh Dental Institute, hospitals included
in the Division are:
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The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
The Western General Hospital
St Johns Hospital
Royal Victoria Hospital
Liberton Hospital
The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion
Paediatric Dentistry
Comprehensive oral care is provided for all child patients in both centres. Consultant staff also hold
clinics in the Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. Multidisciplinary clinics are held regularly with the Orthodontic
Department for the management of children with cleft lip and palate defects and hypodontia. In addition,
the team play an active role within the Cleft Lip and Palate Multidisciplinary Clinics and the Support
Needs System. Comprehensive treatment under general anaesthesia is provided at the Royal Hospital
for Sick Children on three-four theatre lists per week.
The majority of referrals come from the NHS Lothian area, but patients are also referred from
neighbouring health boards and further afield.
4.1 Clinical staff within the Department
Mrs Elizabeth Roebuck
Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry/Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer (0.8 wte)
To be appointed
Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry/Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer (F/T)
Miss Kathryn Harley
Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry/Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer (1.0 wte)
Mrs Antoniella Busittil-Naudi Senior Clinical Lecturer/ Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry (F/T)
Miss Sinead McDonnell
Locum Senior Clinical Lecturer/ Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry (F/T)
Miss Patricia Baxter
Consultant in Paediatric Dentistry/Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer (0.2 wte)
Mr Barry Corkey
Specialist in Paediatric Dentistry (0.2 wte)
Mrs Judith Lopes
Specialist in Paediatric Dentisry (0.2 wte)
Vacancy (this post)
Specialty Registrar (post-CCST: F/T)
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Miss Hannah Nichols
Miss Hannah Mankelow
Postgraduate Students
Vacancy
Foundation Trainees
Mrs Amanda Ferguson
Miss Erin Wilkie
Dental Nurses
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Specialist Registrar (NTN: F/T) (from 1st August 2013)
Specialty Registrar (NTN: F/T) (from 1st August 2013)
Three postgraduate students (non-StR) (F/T)
Dental Therapist (F/T)
Senior House Officer (F/T)
Longitudinal Dental Foundation Trainees (four, each 0.4 wte)
Senior Dental Nurse (EDI: 0.5 wte)
Senior Dental Nurse (RHSC: 0.6 wte, EDI: 0.4 wte)
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The post-CCST Specialty Registrar post
The aim of the post is to prepare the successful candidate for a Consultant appointment in Paediatric
Dentistry. The post will provide the candidate with training in Paediatric Dentistry in order that he/she
can successfully complete the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination (ISFE) in Paediatric
Dentistry2. The objectives and structure of this post complies with the recommendations of the Specialty
Advisory Committee (SAC) in Paediatric Dentistry and follows the Career Development framework for
Consultant Appointment in Paediatric Dentistry3, approved by JCSTD June 2010. The normal period of
the post will be two years of consecutive training.
5.1 Clinical duties and responsibilities of the post
The post holder will be continuously allocated to the hospital department of Paediatric Dentistry but will
also have access to other Dental Hospital departments and peripheral hospitals within the South East of
Scotland (SES). During the training programme the post holder will be responsible to Mrs Liz Roebuck,
Lead Clinician and Training Programme Director and will:
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Work under the supervision of those Consultants in Paediatric Dentistry who are involved in the
training programme.
Undergo a co-ordinated training programme involving the diagnosis and treatment of patients,
including those with medical, mental and physical impairment.
Participate in diagnosis, treatment planning and review clinics run by Consultants in Paediatric
Dentistry involved in the training programme, including joint clinics with other specialties.
Be encouraged to participate in research, publish and present papers or case reports.
Participate in journal club/study group meetings.
Be involved in the supervision and training of junior members of staff and contribute to the training of
undergraduates, dental hygienists, dental nurses and dental technicians.
Gain experience in administration and participate in the formal audit activities of the Department of
Paediatric Dentistry.
Be required to attend consultant clinics out with the Dental Institute within the SES Region as
determined in the Training programme
Become familiar with dental technology, with particular emphasis on laboratory techniques and the
liaison between the clinician and the technician.
5.2 Education and training
On appointment, the Specialty Trainee will be given a Training Number and a provisional date for
completion. This date will be subject to confirmation by the Speciality Training Committee in Paediatric
Dentistry. The trainee will be required to sit the Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examination (ISFE)
in Paediatric Dentistry2. The job description will comprise, on a weekly basis, six to seven clinical
sessions, with the balance being allocated for study, research and administration.
The appointee will be expected to participate fully in the Department’s clinical governance and education
programmes. Meetings pertaining to these are held monthly.
Performance assessments and reviews (ARCPs) are carried out at regular intervals by the Speciality
Training Committee (STC), as outlined in the Dental Gold Guide4. Trainees are required to keep a
portfolio and clinical logbook, following the requirements laid down by the Royal Colleges, the SAC and
the STC. The portfolio will be kept electronically via the Intercollegiate Specialty Curriculum Programme
(ISCP) website5, for which there is an annual fee (£92.50 until 31st July 2014).
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In addition, regular meetings of the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry, British Dental Association,
Royal Odonto-Chirurgical Society of Scotland and Edinburgh Orthodontic Study Sessions are held
locally.
5.3 Teaching and research
The teaching of Dental Care Professionals, postgraduates and dental practitioners is an integral part of
the function of both the Institute and EDEC. The holder of this post will be asked to participate in both
the teaching of undergraduate therapy students (BSc Hons in Oral Health Sciences) and postgraduates
and will be eligible to apply for an honorary university contract.
5.4 Management
The appointee will be expected, when appropriate, to participate in the day-to-day running of the
Department.
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Further information
Applicants are welcome to visit the Edinburgh Dental Institute by telephoning Mrs Jean Ramsay,
Paediatric Dental Secretary on 0131 536 4965. Enquiries for Mrs Roebuck, Training Programme
Director and Lead Clinician in Paediatric Dentistry should also be made via Mrs Ramsay.
Useful links
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http://www.dentistry.ed.ac.uk/
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Intercollegiate Specialty Fellowship Examinations:
http://www.rcpsg.ac.uk/Examinations/Dental/Pages/Mem_spexamsISFE.aspx
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Career Development framework for Consultant Appointment in Paediatric Dentistry
http://www.rcseng.ac.uk/fds/jcptd/higher-specialist-training/documents/CDFCA_PD_2010.pdf
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Dental Gold Guide Second Edition 2011: http://www.copdend.org/page.php?ref=1313407357
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ISCP e-portfolio: https://www.iscp.ac.uk/Default.aspx
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SOUTH EAST SCOTLAND
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. General Medical Council/General Dental Council
All medical and dental staff must be registered with the General Medical Council or General Dental
Council. This certificate must be produced at interview and on subsequent occasions as requested. This
also applies to proof of renewal of the annual subscription.
2. Terms and Conditions of Service
The post is covered by the Terms and Conditions of Service for Hospital Medical and Dental Staff. These
can be accessed by following the link:
http://intranet.lothian.scot.nhs.uk/nhslothian/corporate/policies/nhs_lothian_employment_policy.aspx
3. Contract
The contract will be issued by one of the following boards NHS Lothian, NHS Fife, NHS Borders,
depending on you’re rotation on the South-east Scotland Training Programmes.
4. Salary Scales
The salary scales are as follows:
April 2013
Senior House Officer:
£28,215 - £35,595 +
£37,440** + £39,285*
Specialty Registrar:
£30,002 - £41,564 +
£43,434* - £47,175*
** To be awarded automatically except in cases of unsatisfactory performance.
*The Specialty Registrar salary scale is a 9 - point scale with automatic progression through the first 6
points. The final 3 points of the scale will be paid where a doctor’s training is not yet complete and
progress is satisfactory. Access to the top three points will only be withheld in cases of unsatisfactory
performance as indicated when an Outcome 3 from the ARCP process is in force.
Placing on the salary scale is determined in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Service.
Salaries are paid monthly into the employee's bank account.
5. Hours of Work
The hours of work are set out in the Job Description. These are the hours and rota/shifts which are in
operation at the current time. However, these are subject to change, particularly to meet the requirements
of The New Deal on Junior Doctors Hours and other rotational and organisational changes. This will be
reflected in the contract and payment made.
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6. Annual Leave
The annual leave entitlement is as follows:
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5 weeks (on minimum, 1st and 2nd points of salary scale)
6 weeks (on 3rd or higher point of salary scale)
In addition, public holidays or days off in lieu are given in accordance with local practice.
The amount of annual leave and study leave taken in each part of a rotation must be proportional to the
length of time spent in that post. Unused leave is not transferable between rotations.
7. Superannuation
Information about the scheme is available in the Medical Personnel Department and Hospital Human
Resources/Personnel Departments and will be issued on appointment.
8. Medical Indemnity
The employee is normally covered by the NHS Hospital and Community Health Services indemnity against
claims of medical negligence. Health Departments advise that employees maintain membership of a
defence organisation.
9. Occupational Health Assessment/Hepatitis B Immunity Status Check
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory health assessment, including Hepatitis B immune status (if
appropriate), by the Occupational Health Service. The Service also includes a check on and a regular
review of immunisation status as well as providing guidance and information on health and safety at work.
10. Disclosure Scotland – Criminal Records Check
A check on the successful candidate for any criminal record is made through Disclosure Scotland.
11. Local Policies and Procedures
The employee is subject to the local policies and procedures operating in the Health Board in which they
are working. Information about these may be obtained from the clinical department or from the Hospital
Human Resources/Personnel Department.
12. Removal Expenses
The Trusts involved in South-East Scotland rotational training programmes have agreed on a policy on
relocation expenses which will be made available to eligible successful candidates on enquiry.
13. Accommodation
It should be noted that hospitals in Edinburgh have no accommodation apart from on-call rooms. Hospitals
out with Edinburgh have some accommodation.
14. Visits Prior to Interview
Candidates may visit the hospital(s) by arrangement with the Consultant(s) named in the job description.
Claims for reasonable costs associated with such a visit will be met. All claims must be accompanied by
receipts or other evidence of expenditure.
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15. Further Information
Further information about the posts is provided by the Consultants named on the Job Description.
Enquiries about general matters may be referred to the Recruitment Administrator in the Medical Personnel
Department in the first instance.
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Person Specification
Post CCST Development post – Paediatric Dentistry
Essential Criteria – these are attributes without which a candidate would not be able to undertake the full remit of the role.
Applicants who do not clearly demonstrate in their application that they possess the essential requirements will normally be
eliminated at the short listing stage.
Desirable Criteria – these are attributes which would be useful for the candidate to hold. When short listing, these criteria will be
considered when more than one applicant meets the essential criteria.
Means of Assessment – please note that candidates invited for interview will be notified if there will be a requirement to undertake
a test or presentation. These additional assessments may be used to judge one or more criteria within the factor.
Factors
Education, Professional
Qualifications and
Registration
Essential
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MPaed Dent RCS or
equivalent
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GDC registration –
Specialist list in
Paediatrics
CCST or equivalent in
Paediatrics
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Training and Experience
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Research, Audit and
Publications
BDS or equivalent
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Followed a specialty
training programme
Evidence of experience
in other areas of
dentistry
Willingness to undergo
management skills
training & be involved
in service management
Willing to be involved
in Undergraduate/
Postgraduate teaching
Involvement in & an
ongoing commitment
to clinical audit
Refereed journal
publications
Engagement in
research
Desirable
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Means of Assessment
FDS/MFDS or
equivalent
Prizes and distinctions
MSc or equivalent
Application &
Pre-employment checks
Teaching experience at
both undergraduate
and postgraduate level
Recognition by the
Higher Education
Authority
Vocational Training (1
year) or equivalent
Application & Interview
Application & Interview
Specific Skills and
Knowledge
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Personal Attributes
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Other
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Knowledge of the
relevant primary care
structures to facilitate
liaison with primary
care practitioners for
the provision of the
clinical orthodontic
service
Good written & verbal
communication skills
Ability to use IT
programmes and
databases
Application & Interview
Interest in
multidisciplinary cases
Evidence of
multidisciplinary
teamwork
Initiative, drive and
enthusiasm
Potential to deal with
increasing
responsibility
Application & Interview
Satisfactory preemployment health
screening and
Disclosure Scotland/
PVG check
Pre-employment checks
CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
TITLE:
Post-CCST Development Post – LOCATION:
Paediatrics
SALARY SCALE:
£30,002 - £41,175
HOURS AND
DAYS OF WORK:
Based on a normal working week of 40 hours. However the training programme is equally
open to those who may, either from the outset or subsequently, wish to train flexibly.
REHABILITATION
OF OFFENDERS
CLASSIFICATION:
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a Disclosure
Scotland/PVG check will be required for the successful candidate(s), as a condition of the
offer letter.
SMOKING
POLICY:
There is a ban on smoking at the workplace.
HEPATITIS B
STATUS:
It is policy that prospective employees involved in exposure prone procedures submit
laboratory evidence of freedom from Hepatitis B or immunity to Hepatitis B prior to their
commencement date and at appropriate up-dates during the course of employment.
Non-responders to the vaccine and those in whom the vaccine is contra-indicated for
medical reasons must provide laboratory evidence of freedom from infection. Failure to
provide the required information will delay commencement.
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITIES:
NHS Scotland is an equal opportunities employer. All employees and potential employees
will be treated equally and fairly and decisions on recruitment, selection, training and
personal development will be based solely on objective and job related criteria,
irrespective of their gender, age, race, disability, background, sexuality and religion.
Edinburgh
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE FOR HOSPITAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL STAFF (SCOTLAND) WILL APPLY.
The conditions above are for information purposes only and may be subject to variation. They do not form the
basis of a legal contract.